What did Ofsted judge Walthamstow Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Walthamstow Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in January 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Walthamstow Primary Academy?

Walthamstow Primary Academy has 181 pupils on roll.

What ages does Walthamstow Primary Academy take?

Walthamstow Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Walthamstow Primary Academy located?

Walthamstow Primary Academy is located in London, E17 5DP, Waltham Forest.

How do I apply to Walthamstow Primary Academy?

Walthamstow Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Walthamstow Primary Academy?

When Walthamstow Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children: children who are in the care of local authorities as defined by Section 22 of the Children Act 1989; 2. Medical needs and social reasoning — Children who have medical needs and social reasoning, whereby it is necessary for them to attend WPA. Evidence will be required; 3. Siblings — Children who have a sibling (brother or sister) at the school when they are due to start school. Please see note 3, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When children have an equal claim to a place because their measurements are the same (for example, from a block of flats), we will use a lottery system (random allocation) to offer places to children.

What is the largest ethnic background at Walthamstow Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 26.5% of pupils at Walthamstow Primary Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Walthamstow Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children: children who are in the care of local authorities as defined by Section 22 of the Children Act 1989.
2Medical needs and social reasoning — Children who have medical needs and social reasoning, whereby it is necessary for them to attend WPA. Evidence will be required.
3Siblings — Children who have a sibling (brother or sister) at the school when they are due to start school. Please see note 3.
4Children of staff — Children of staff who are employed by the Trust.
5Proximity — Children who live closest to the school, measured in miles in a straight line (as the crow flies).

If two applications tie: When children have an equal claim to a place because their measurements are the same (for example, from a block of flats), we will use a lottery system (random allocation) to offer places to children.

Distances measured using SIA's Geographical Information System (SMART) from the centre of the child's home to the school's main gate. Oversubscription criteria applies to all year groups from Reception onwards, including in-year admissions.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Walthamstow Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Walthamstow Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Walthamstow Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in January 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Walthamstow Primary Academy?: Walthamstow Primary Academy has 181 pupils on roll.
What ages does Walthamstow Primary Academy take?: Walthamstow Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Walthamstow Primary Academy located?: Walthamstow Primary Academy is located in London, E17 5DP, Waltham Forest.
How do I apply to Walthamstow Primary Academy?: Walthamstow Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Walthamstow Primary Academy?: When Walthamstow Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children: children who are in the care of local authorities as defined by Section 22 of the Children Act 1989; 2. Medical needs and social reasoning — Children who have medical needs and social reasoning, whereby it is necessary for them to attend WPA. Evidence will be required; 3. Siblings — Children who have a sibling (brother or sister) at the school when they are due to start school. Please see note 3, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When children have an equal claim to a place because their measurements are the same (for example, from a block of flats), we will use a lottery system (random allocation) to offer places to children.
What is the largest ethnic background at Walthamstow Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 26.5% of pupils at Walthamstow Primary Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Walthamstow Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children: children who are in the care of local authorities as defined by Section 22 of the Children Act 1989.
2Medical needs and social reasoning — Children who have medical needs and social reasoning, whereby it is necessary for them to attend WPA. Evidence will be required.
3Siblings — Children who have a sibling (brother or sister) at the school when they are due to start school. Please see note 3.
4Children of staff — Children of staff who are employed by the Trust.
5Proximity — Children who live closest to the school, measured in miles in a straight line (as the crow flies).

Walthamstow Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Walthamstow Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Walthamstow Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in January 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Walthamstow Primary Academy?: Walthamstow Primary Academy has 181 pupils on roll.
What ages does Walthamstow Primary Academy take?: Walthamstow Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Walthamstow Primary Academy located?: Walthamstow Primary Academy is located in London, E17 5DP, Waltham Forest.
How do I apply to Walthamstow Primary Academy?: Walthamstow Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Walthamstow Primary Academy?: When Walthamstow Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children: children who are in the care of local authorities as defined by Section 22 of the Children Act 1989; 2. Medical needs and social reasoning — Children who have medical needs and social reasoning, whereby it is necessary for them to attend WPA. Evidence will be required; 3. Siblings — Children who have a sibling (brother or sister) at the school when they are due to start school. Please see note 3, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When children have an equal claim to a place because their measurements are the same (for example, from a block of flats), we will use a lottery system (random allocation) to offer places to children.
What is the largest ethnic background at Walthamstow Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 26.5% of pupils at Walthamstow Primary Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Walthamstow Primary Academy

Walthamstow Primary Academy: key facts

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